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The Oral Microbiome

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There is a rising body of knowledge about the importance of the oral microbiome for the maintenance of oral health, but we are still a long way off from understanding things in their entirety. Today on the show, we answer a listener question about how to maintain an optimum state in the oral microbiome!

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How Does Oral Microbiome Affect Gum Health?

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Today’s question is from an aspiring functional dentist, and Dr. B dives into the oral microbiome. It is all interrelated, which is why it is so important to have a dentist who understands the oral microbiome. The post How Does Oral Microbiome Affect Gum Health? Tune in to hear it all!

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Relationship Between Oral Microbiome and COVID-19 Severity Revealed

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The oral microbiome plays a vital role in immune defense against pathogens such as COVID-19. They found that individuals with a more diverse oral microbiome experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, while those with less diversity experience severe symptoms due to a dysregulated immune response. Click here to read more.

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‘Heal Your Oral Microbiome’ Book Review

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Many health-related articles and websites point to having a healthy gut microbiome as the key to living an overall healthy lifestyle. However, before the gut microbiome comes into the picture, it’s the oral microbiome that is at the forefront of keeping you and your immune system in good condition. A Qualified Author.

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University of Louisville Receives Grant to Further Understanding of the Oral Microbiome

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million grant from the National Institutes of Health for a 5-year study on microorganisms present throughout the body, including the oral cavity. The initial COBRE grant enabled the University of Louisville to establish an interdisciplinary research program that investigates the connections between the microbiome, inflammation, and disease.

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Researchers to Take a Deep Dive Into Impact of Cannabis Smoking on the Oral Microbiome

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million grant given by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are taking a close look at the impact of smoking cannabis on the oral microbiome as well as its effect on the brain. Through the support of a $3.7

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Ancient Oral Microbiome Analysis Examines Shift to a Cariogenic Diet

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An analysis of the oral microbiome of human remains from prehistoric populations living in Italy lends further evidence of the evolutionary shift from a hunter/gatherer existence to an agricultural lifestyle and cariogenic diet.

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